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Trang Nguyen Thi Thao

Trang Nguyen Thi Thao

English Teacher

Summary

With a strong passion for teaching and extensive experience in various educational roles, I have observed the significant challenges that many Vietnamese students face in accessing modern and effective English education. This has inspired me to pursue the Master of TESOL at Monash University, where I aim to deepen my knowledge of advanced teaching methodologies and enhance my professional skills. My goal is to contribute to improving English education in Vietnam, particularly in underserved areas, by equipping students with the language skills necessary to thrive in a globalized world. Through this program, I seek to strengthen my ability to foster innovative, high-quality English learning for students across my community and the country.As an enthusiastic and dedicated educator, I have accumulated valuable experience in various teaching roles, including tutoring, leading extracurricular activities, and teaching students of all ages. From working as a teaching assistant to managing English programs and organizing English learning activities, I have seen firsthand the challenges that many Vietnamese students face in accessing modern and effective English education. This has driven my passion to pursue the Master of TESOL at Monash University, where I am eager to learn and adopt advanced, effective teaching methods to further develop my professional skills. I am deeply committed to helping students in my local community, as well as throughout Vietnam, gain access to high-quality English education. With a focus on personalized and innovative teaching practices, I aim to equip students with strong English skills that will enable them to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English Teaching Assistant

ILEAD AMA HUE International English Language Cent
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisted foreign teachers in English classes for children aged 6–12 at the center and at Vinh Ninh Primary School, Hue.
  • Managed classroom activities, including attendance tracking and maintaining order during lessons.
  • Monitored students' learning progress and reported on teaching quality and student development to the academic team.
  • Developed effective communication and organizational skills while supporting engaging and interactive English lessons.

Program Coordinator's Assistant

ILEAD English Championship 2021
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated the ILEAD English Championship, an English presentation and debate competition for secondary students aged 11–15, organized by AMA International English Center, Hue.
  • Led and managed a team, delegating tasks, and guiding members in preparing their presentations for the competition.
  • Provided strategic support to enhance team performance, contributing to securing Third Prize in the final round.
  • Collaborated with peers to ensure smooth execution of the event at Nguyen Tri Phuong Secondary School, a highly prestigious institution in Thua Thien Hue Province.

English Teaching Assistant

Phu Hoa Primary School, Hue
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Selected as one of five representatives from Hue University of Foreign Languages and International Studies, Hue University, to assist English teachers in delivering enhanced English lessons.
  • Managed and supported students in Grades 1 and 4 during intensive English lessons, ensuring they stayed engaged and understood the material.
  • Facilitated effective communication between teachers and young learners by assisting in delivering lesson content in an accessible and interactive manner.
  • Developed organizational and interpersonal skills by maintaining classroom discipline and addressing individual student needs.

Team Leader & English Teaching Intern

Thuan Hoa Primary School, Hue
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Selected as the team leader for a group of teaching interns, responsible for coordinating tasks, ensuring effective communication, and managing team activities.
  • Organized and supervised extracurricular English activities, including the "Hello English" competition for 5 teams from Grade 5 classes.
  • Contributed to English learning activities within the school's English Club.
  • Assisted in lesson observations and independently taught 10 English lessons across Grades 1 to 5, achieving a perfect score (100 points) for teaching and extracurricular activity organization.

Presenter

VietTESOL International Convention 2023
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered a presentation titled “Using English Primary Textbook Creatively. Why not?” at VietTESOL International, an annual convention bringing together English language teaching professionals, researchers, and policy makers from Vietnam and around the world.
  • Emphasized innovative methods for teaching English using primary textbooks, focusing on Personalization (adapting materials to students' contexts) and Localization (integrating culturally relevant content).
  • Designed and showcased a detailed lesson plan utilizing these approaches to demonstrate practical classroom applications.
  • Facilitated an engaging discussion with participants, exploring additional creative strategies and exchanging best practices for effective teaching.

English Teaching Facilitator

Phu Hoa Primary School, Hue
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Participated in a collaborative project between Hue University of Foreign Languages and International Studies, Hue University, and Phu Hoa Primary School to promote English language learning.
  • Organized and conducted engaging English activities during break time for students from Grades 1 to 5, focusing on vocabulary-building sessions and interactive language games.
  • Designed creative and age-appropriate activities to make English learning enjoyable and accessible for young learners.
  • Worked three days a week, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing students' interest in English through fun and interactive methods.

EFL Teacher

IPA English Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Worked as a full-time English teacher, delivering both Basic English and English Communication courses.
  • Contributed to the design and development of lesson plans tailored to the needs of students at different proficiency levels.
  • Taught English language lessons and provided ongoing assessment of students' progress and learning outcomes.

Private English Tutoring

Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
  • Established and conducted English enhancement classes for Vietnamese students from Grades 2 to 10 in a rural village in Hue, where access to quality English education was limited.
  • Organized small group classes (5–10 students per class) focusing on the four core language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
  • Created engaging and creative lessons to maximize students' communication skills and actively involved them in learning.
  • Helped students achieve improved English proficiency and academic success in school exams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Hue University of Foreign Languages,Hue University
57 Nguyen Khoa Chiem, An Cuu, Hue, Thua Thien Hue
09.2019 - 06.2023

Skills

Tutoring

Interactive learning

Student evaluation

Team teaching

Classroom management

Student support

Lesson planning

Project-based learning

Personalized instruction

Timeline

Presenter

VietTESOL International Convention 2023
08.2023 - 08.2023

Private English Tutoring

Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current

EFL Teacher

IPA English Center
05.2023 - Current

Team Leader & English Teaching Intern

Thuan Hoa Primary School, Hue
02.2023 - 03.2023

English Teaching Facilitator

Phu Hoa Primary School, Hue
10.2022 - 04.2023

English Teaching Assistant

Phu Hoa Primary School, Hue
09.2022 - 03.2023

English Teaching Assistant

ILEAD AMA HUE International English Language Cent
01.2021 - 05.2021

Program Coordinator's Assistant

ILEAD English Championship 2021
01.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Hue University of Foreign Languages,Hue University
09.2019 - 06.2023
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